Question

Find the correct answer regarding Administering Oath of High Courts Chief Justice and other Judges

• A. By the Governor of concerned states
• B. Before the Chief Justice of India
• C. Before the President of India
• D. Before the Chief Minister of concerned states

Answer 1

Answer:

A. By the Governor of concerned states

• Constitutional Provision: Article 219 of the Constitution of India deals with the oath or affirmation to be made by Judges of High Courts.
• Authority: The Chief Justice and other judges of a High Court are required to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Governor of the State or some person appointed by him for this purpose.
• Form of Oath: The form of oath is prescribed in the Third Schedule of the Constitution.
• Content of Oath: The oath requires the judge to:
  • Bear true faith and allegiance to the Constitution of India as by law established.
  • Uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India.
  • Duly and faithfully and to the best of his ability, knowledge, and judgment, perform the duties of the office without fear or favour, affection or ill-will.
  • Uphold the Constitution and the laws.
• Comparison: While the President appoints the judges of the High Court, the administration of the oath is explicitly delegated to the Governor of the respective state.
• Related Appointments: The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the state. Other judges are appointed by the President after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the state, and the Chief Justice of that specific High Court.